Posts by Dave Benner

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Lectureship Time

As the home of the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies, we are fortunate to host their annual lectureship. This year’s theme is “Encouraged: Finding Comfort in Christ.” This is the 49thth annual lectureship and the lessons are drawn from II …

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How Does Jesus View Our Faith?

Last week, during our 70th anniversary celebration, we were treated to a series of lessons on “Why We Believe What We Believe.” David Powell did an excellent job in presenting the truth about the Bible, the church, worship and God’s …

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How Blessed Are We?

In Matthew chapter 13, just after the parable of the soils, Jesus tells the 12 how fortunate they are. He said, “But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear; for assuredly, I say to …

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How Blessed Are We?

By Dave Benner In Matthew chapter 13, just after the parable of the soils, Jesus tells the 12 how fortunate they are. He said, “But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear; for assuredly, …

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Preparing for the Journey

By Dave Benner Recently I went on a fishing trip to Quebec. I enthusiastically prepared for this trip. I watched fishing shows to determine the best walleye lures. I used Amazon to order the latest great thing. I bought a …

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Rip Current of Sin

Recently, the Maness family went to the beach. One day, the tides were such that they weren’t allowed in the water. As Graham said, “It was a double red flag day.” The double red flag meant that there was a …

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The Busy Month of June

By Dave Benner June is a busy month here at Karns Church of Christ. This evening the 20th Southeast Leadership Camp begins. Young men and women will be spending this week learning to develop and teach Bible lessons. They will …

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April is Bible Education Month

By Dave Benner This weekend we spent Friday and Saturday in Nashville at the Lads2Leaders Convention. Nashville’s Convention is only 1 of 9 in the US and had an attendance of 9100. Total attendance this year is estimated at 30,000. …

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Get Involved

By Dave Benner By now, most members know that our theme for this year is “Faithful Living: Holding Fast the Pattern.” This theme is based on the scripture found in 2 Timothy 1:13, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words …